What new equipment will the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance receive in 2026?

The charity will receive new critical care cars in February 2026 and plans for a second helicopter in 2027.

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The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance is a charity and relies entirely on donations to fund its operations, which cost millions each year.

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Air Ambulance Missions Surge Over Christmas

Q: How busy was the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance over Christmas 2025?

The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance responded to 55 missions between December 23, 2025, and January 1, 2026, an increase from the previous year.

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Summary

Air ambulance missions increased significantly during the recent Christmas period.
Crews responded to 55 call-outs, a rise from 35 missions in the prior year.
New critical care cars are expected in February 2026 to aid the service.

Air Ambulance Missions Surge Over Christmas

The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) reported a significant increase in emergency call-outs during the recent Christmas period, responding to 55 missions between December 23, 2025, and January 1, 2026. This marks a notable rise from the 35 missions conducted during the same timeframe in 2024, underscoring the vital role the service plays.

The charity's busiest day was December 29, 2025, with 13 call-outs, illustrating the sustained demand. These missions included 29 for medical emergencies and nine for road traffic collisions, demonstrating the diverse needs met by the air ambulance crews who worked tirelessly throughout the festive season.

To further bolster its operations, LNAA announced that new critical care cars will be delivered in February 2026, with plans for a second helicopter to land in 2027. The organization, which relies entirely on donations, treated over a thousand patients and flew 1,608 missions in the past 12 months.